Legislative Procedure / Rules

The Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress has many excellent resources describing legislative procedures; a few of the basics are linked here. Please consult the Congressional Research Service’s Web site for additional information.

“How Measures Are Brought to the House Floor: A Brief Introduction”

“The Legislative Process on the House Floor: An Introduction” 

“Suspension of the Rules in the House: Principal Features” 

“Committee of the Whole: An Introduction” 

“Floor Consideration of Conference Reports in the House”

“Parliamentary Reference Sources: House of Representatives”